Method for assignment of shortcut key combinations utilizing numerical-shape association

Abstract

A method of assigning shortcut key combinations used to immediately initiate predetermined functions in a computer system, each function associated with at least one representative text. The method is characterized in that a substantial number of the assignments is each based on a numerical-shape association such that a portion of the representative text of the assigned function corresponds to at lease one of the numerical symbols of the assigned shortcut key combinations, wherein said portion does not contain any numerical symbol.

1 . A method of assigning shortcut key combinations used to immediately initiate predetermined functions in a computer system, each function associated with at least one representative text, characterized in that a substantial number of the assignments is each based on a numerical-shape association such that a portion of the representative text of the assigned function corresponds to at lease one of the numerical symbols of the assigned shortcut key combinations, wherein said portion does not contain any numerical symbol. 
   
   
       2 . The said numerical-shape association in  claim 1  is further disclosed to the user as mnemonics. 
   
   
       3 . The said shortcut key combination in  claim 1  contains at least one numerical symbol and the combination can be triggered simultaneously or non-simultaneously. 
   
   
       4 . The said portion in  claim 1  is indicated on the display to notify the user about the numerical-shape association. 
   
   
       5 . The said display in  claim 3  can be selected from the group consisting of visual, auditory, tactile, gustatory and olfactory displays. 
   
   
       6 . The said indication in  claim 3  further comprises an intermediate shape between the said portion and the one or more numerical symbols of the assigned shortcut key combination. 
   
   
       7 . The said portion in  claim 1  is the first letter of the representative text of the assigned function. 
   
   
       8 . The said portion in  claim 1  is the first letter of a word of the representative text of the assigned function. 
   
   
       9 . The said portion in  claim 1  is the first letters of a plurality of words of the representative text of the assigned function. 
   
   
       10 . The said predetermined functions in  claim 1  contain computer applications.